This tutorial explains what a relational database management system
(RDBMS) is. It describes basic RDBMS functions and
contrasts RDBMS with other database management systems (DBMS) and alternate
forms of data storage.
Database design is also discussed, including the important concept of
database normalization. The most widely used database management systems
and RDBMS vendors are introduced at the end of the tutorial.
The integration of Internet applications with relational databases is
explored in the "Dynamic Website" portion of our site. It explains how
an Internet website can be integrated with a RDBMS to create a dynamic, data driven
website.
